# Umbraco CMS Documentation

Umbraco CMS is a flexible and editor-friendly Content Management System (CMS) that allows you to create beautiful and modern websites. Use the latest version of .NET, integrate with your favorite services, and help your customers launch a website tailored to their specific needs.

Learn more about Umbraco CMS and get an overview of the top features on [Umbraco.com](https://umbraco.com/products/umbraco-cms/).

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## New to Umbraco?

Start with the installation guide, then follow one of the tutorials to build your first project.

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[Installation](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/get-started/installation.md)
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[Creating a Basic Website](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/develop-with-umbraco/tutorials/creating-a-basic-website.md)
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[Creating a Custom Dashboard](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/extend-your-project/tutorials/creating-a-custom-dashboard.md)
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[Creating a Property Editor](/umbraco-cms/18.latest/extend-your-project/tutorials/creating-a-property-editor.md)
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## Umbraco Training

Umbraco HQ offers a training course covering the basic concepts and features needed for building an Umbraco CMS website. The course targets frontend and backend developers, designers, and technical users who want to build a website from scratch in Umbraco,

[Explore the Fundamentals Training Course](https://umbraco.com/training/course-details/fundamentals-details/) to learn more about the topics covered and how they can enhance your Umbraco development skills.


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